Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at Washington State University
Pullman, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 130 graduates a year
Washington State University graduates in geological and earth sciences/geosciences earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington State University Compares for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
All 138 colleges reporting geological and earth sciences/geosciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $85,207 | $95,667 | #1 | — |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $83,481 | $84,876 | #2 | $42,062 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #3 | $53,908 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #4 | $53,908 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $81,092 | $82,471 | #5 | $53,908 |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $79,143 | $72,015 | #16 | — |
| 7 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $74,594 | $75,840 | #10 | $44,585 |
| 8 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $74,591 | $75,837 | #11 | $49,727 |
| 9 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $73,647 | $67,014 | #30 | $41,351 |
| 10 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $73,418 | $66,806 | #33 | — |
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| 134 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $46,986 | $49,424 | #128 | — |
| 135 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $46,171 | $49,271 | #129 | $40,005 |
| 136 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $46,171 | $49,271 | #130 | $40,005 |
| 137 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $45,002 | $41,392 | #137 | $33,178 |
| 138 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $40,858 | $40,241 | #138 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington State University geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,178 one year after graduating and $45,002 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington State University rank for geological and earth sciences/geosciences?
Among 138 colleges reporting earnings for geological and earth sciences/geosciences graduates, Washington State University ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geological and earth sciences/geosciences at Washington State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for geological and earth sciences/geosciences ($60,190), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,433.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.